US5487469A
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Package for endoscopic instrument
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1994-01-26
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Granted: 1996-01-30
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Expires: 2014-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device is disclosed. The package comprises a base panel having opposed major sides and opposed minor sides. First and second package closure panels are mounted to one major side, while a mounting panel is mounted to the other major side. A retention panel is foldably connected to the mounting panel. Top and bottom tabs secure the suturing device. An optional needle park is mounted to the mounting panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Constance Roshdy
- 👤 E. Paul Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06114; A61B17/06133; A61B17/06138; A61B17/0469; A61B2017/0479; A61B2017/06142; A61B2017/06147; A61B50/00; A61B2050/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device comprising: a base panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first upper closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel; a second, lower closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel below the first closure panel; a mounting panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides mounted to the other major side of the base panel along a first major side of the mounting panel; a retaining panel mounted to the other major side of the mounting panel; a bottom tab panel foldably mounted to the lower minor side of the base panel; a top panel extending from the opposite upper minor side of the base panel; needle park means mounted to the mounting panel; means for locking the closure panels to the base panel and mounting panel; and, means for locking the retaining panel to the base panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device comprising: a base panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first upper closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel; a second, lower closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel below the first closure panel; a mounting panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides mounted to the other major side of the base panel along a first major side of the mounting panel; a retaining panel mounted to the other major side of the mounting panel; a bottom tab panel foldably mounted to the lower minor side of the base panel; a top panel extending from the opposite upper minor side of the base panel; needle park means mounted to the mounting panel; means for locking the closure panels to the base panel and mounting panel; and, means for locking the retaining panel to the base panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The package of claim 1 further comprising needle park means mounted to the mounting panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the locking means for the closure panels comprises tab pockets for engaging the base panel and mounting panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The package of claim 1 additionally comprising a pull tab extending from the retaining panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The package of claim 4 further comprising a stability tab foldably mounted to the second major side of the mounting panel below the retention panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the mounting panel comprises a recessed section along the second major side.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
189 words
A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device comprising: a base panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first upper closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel; a second, lower closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel below the first closure panel; a mounting panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides mounted to the other major side of the base panel along a first major side of the mounting panel; a retaining panel mounted to the other major side of the mounting panel; a bottom tab panel foldably mounted to the lower minor side of the base panel; a top panel extending from the opposite upper minor side of the base panel; needle park means mounted to the mounting panel; means for locking the closure panels to the base panel and mounting panel; and means for locking the retaining panel to the base panel comprising a tab extending from the retaining panel and a tab pocket in the mounting panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
189 words
A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device comprising: a base panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first upper closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel; a second, lower closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel below the first closure panel; a mounting panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides mounted to the other major side of the base panel along a first major side of the mounting panel; a retaining panel mounted to the other major side of the mounting panel; a bottom tab panel foldably mounted to the lower minor side of the base panel; a top panel extending from the opposite upper minor side of the base panel; needle park means mounted to the mounting panel; means for locking the closure panels to the base panel and mounting panel; and means for locking the retaining panel to the base panel comprising a tab extending from the retaining panel and a tab pocket in the mounting panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
248 words
A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device comprising: a base panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first upper closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel; a second, lower closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel below the first closure panel; a mounting panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides mounted to the other major side of the base panel along a first major side of the mounting panel; a retaining panel mounted to the other major side of the mounting panel; a bottom tab panel foldably mounted to the lower minor side of the base panel; a top panel extending from the opposite upper minor side of the base panel; needle park means mounted to the mounting panel; means for locking the closure panels to the base panel and mounting panel wherein the locking means for the closure panels comprises tab pockets for engaging the base panel and mounting panel; a suture retaining tab extending from a, top minor side of the mounting panel; a pull tab extending from the retaining panel; a stability tab foldably mounted to the second major side of the mounting panel below the retention panel; and, means for locking the retaining panel to the base panel comprising a tab extending from the retaining panel and a tab pocket in the mounting panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
248 words
A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device comprising: a base panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first upper closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel; a second, lower closure panel foldably mounted to the first major side of the base panel below the first closure panel; a mounting panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides mounted to the other major side of the base panel along a first major side of the mounting panel; a retaining panel mounted to the other major side of the mounting panel; a bottom tab panel foldably mounted to the lower minor side of the base panel; a top panel extending from the opposite upper minor side of the base panel; needle park means mounted to the mounting panel; means for locking the closure panels to the base panel and mounting panel wherein the locking means for the closure panels comprises tab pockets for engaging the base panel and mounting panel; a suture retaining tab extending from a, top minor side of the mounting panel; a pull tab extending from the retaining panel; a stability tab foldably mounted to the second major side of the mounting panel below the retention panel; and, means for locking the retaining panel to the base panel comprising a tab extending from the retaining panel and a tab pocket in the mounting panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-01-29 | 1999-07-31 | 2000-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-29 | 2003-07-31 | 2004-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-29 | 2007-07-31 | 2008-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |